Subclade

Pronunciation: /sʌbˌkleɪd/

Definitions of subclade

noun a subset or branch within a larger clade or group

Example Sentences

A1 A subclade is a smaller group within a larger group of organisms.

A2 Scientists study the genetic variations within a subclade to understand evolution.

B1 The subclade of mammals includes primates, rodents, and carnivores.

B2 Researchers have identified a new subclade of bacteria that is resistant to antibiotics.

C1 Genetic analysis revealed a complex subclade structure within the bird population.

C2 The phylogenetic tree shows the relationships between different subclades of insects.

Examples of subclade in a Sentence

formal The subclade analysis revealed a distinct genetic lineage within the population.

informal They found out that the subclade is actually a smaller group within the larger group.

slang So, basically, the subclade is like a little clique within the bigger group.

figurative Just like branches on a tree, each subclade represents a different offshoot of the main lineage.

Grammatical Forms of subclade

• plural: subclades
• comparative: more subclade
• superlative: most subclade
• present tense: subclades
• future tense: will subclade
• perfect tense: have subcladed
• continuous tense: is subclading
• singular: subclade
• positive degree: subclade
• infinitive: to subclade
• gerund: subclading
• participle: subclading

Origin and Evolution of subclade

First Known Use: 1984 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'subclade' originated from the combination of the prefix 'sub-' meaning under or below, and 'clade' referring to a group of organisms with a common ancestor.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the field of biology to refer to a subgroup within a larger clade, the term 'subclade' has since been adopted in various other fields to denote a subset or subdivision of a larger group or category.